Ted Talk: Why Eyewitnesses Get It Wrong

When did the murder in Lynwood, California occur?

• October 31, 1991

• November 5, 1992

• December 25, 1990

• January 18, 1991

What was Francisco CIO convicted for?

• Arson

• Kidnapping

• Robbery

• First-degree murder

How long after the murder was Francisco CIO identified as a suspect?

• Three weeks

• Two days

• One week

• Less than 24 hours

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What significant evidence was never found in the investigation?

• Fingerprints

• CCTV footage

• The victim's wallet

• The gun

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What time of day did the shooting occur?

• 12:00 PM

• 7:00 PM

• 10:00 AM

• 9:00 PM

What was the lighting condition at the crime scene according to the investigating officers?

• Very dark

• Bright

• Poor

• Good

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What did the Innocence Project statistics reveal about wrongful convictions?

• Over 34% involved only eyewitness identification

• All were due to inadequate legal representation

• Most were due to false confessions

• DNA evidence was rarely used

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What aspect of human memory contributes to the fallibility of eyewitness identifications?

• Long-term memory loss

• Reconstructed memories

• Photographic memory

• Short-term memory overload

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What was the outcome of Francisco CIO's retrial petition?

• He was granted a retrial

• The petition was denied

• He was immediately exonerated

• The case was dismissed without retrial

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What did the judge do that was unusual in American jurisprudence?

• Visited the crime scene himself

• Dismissed all charges immediately

• Conducted the hearing without a jury

• Refused to hear expert testimonies

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